You know they're out there and they're going to get you some day, some time. So get yourself prepared now and don't let them sneak up on you. Remember exams are just pub quizzes without the beer - and a mobile phone to text questions to friends. Take a look at this month's advice leaflets on managing anxiety and coping with exam nerves.

Anxiety - managing anxietyStressful situations eg. problems with money, housing or relationships can cause anxiety. Symptoms include "butterflies" in the tummy, trembling, palpitations or difficulty sleeping (insomnia). While feeling anxious is unpleasant, it can be a warning that there is something wrong in our lives. To get rid of anxiety we may have to deal with the underlying problem. Below is a simple technique which some people use to help them solve problems:... [More]

Chronic Pain in Young AdultsBeing a student is an exciting and challenging time in life. Young people face
many changes, such as leaving home, demands of further education and starting
work. Friendships and relationships change and often become more important. All
young people have these pressures but for some life may be further complicated
by chronic pain.... [More]

Exam nervesHow to cope with exams
Most people experience some degree of anxiety about exams. Whilst a certain amount of exam stress is and can be used as a motivating force, it is important to keep on top of exam anxiety. The best way to do this is to be organised.... [More]

Managing migraineMigraine is a hugely individual condition: trigger factors, symptoms, and
responses to treatment differ greatly from person to person, meaning that it can
take time to recognise and manage. Research into the condition is continuing:
at present we donít know what causes migraine, there is no definitive way to
diagnose migraine, and there is currently no cure. However, there have been
huge developments and steps forward in recent years and there is much that can
be done to help reduce the frequency and severity of migraine attacks.... [More]

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Student Fact SheetFor many, going to university is usually the first experience of living away
from home. As is well documented, for people with OCD, stress can cause symptoms
to become worse. The student lifestyle can be very demanding and emotionally
stressful, and this is one reason why OCD often becomes its most severe for some
during those uni years.
We have put together this page to hopefully help you manage your OCD that little
bit better.... [More]

PsoriasisPsoriasis is a disorder of the skin which typically consists of red patches
covered by silvery-white scales. These result from your skin "turning over" or
shedding its layers much faster than normal.... [More]